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Core JavaScript 1.5 Reference:Global Objects:Math:E

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[edit] Summary

Euler's constant and the base of natural logarithms, approximately 2.718.

Property of Math

Static, Read-only

Implemented in: JavaScript 1.0, NES 2.0
ECMA Version: ECMA-262

[edit] Description

Because E is a static property of Math, you always use it as Math.E, rather than as a property of a Math object you created.

[edit] Examples

[edit] Example: Using Math.E

The following function returns Euler's constant:

function getEuler() {
   return Math.E
}